After the interview with Tom Cruise in "Today" show from NBC, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) criticized his remarks regarding psychiatric medicine.

"It was irresponsible for Mr Cruise to use his movie publicity tour to promote his own ideological views," it said

Rigorous, published, peer-reviewed research clearly demonstrates that treatment (of mental illness) works," said a statement released by the association.

"It is unfortunate that in the face of this remarkable scientific and clinical progress that a small number of individuals and groups persist in questioning its legitimacy."

It raised concerns that the Hollywood actor's remarks could "deter people with mental illness from getting the help they need".

During the interview in "Today" show, Tom Cruise discussed his deep skepticism of psychiatry to explain his belief in the teachings of the Church of Scientology.

"Before I was a Scientologist, I never agreed with psychiatry," Cruise said. "And when I started studying the history of psychiatry, I understood more and more why I didn't believe in psychology. ... And I know that psychiatry is a pseudo science."